Professional Services Consultant

Innovative Systems / FinScan is a leading global provider of on-prem and cloud software data quality, data management, AML/risk compliance, and data matching technologies has openings for exceptional technically skilled Professional Services /Technical Consultants to implement Innovative’s solutions for enterprises across the Middle East (MENA), Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and possibly other parts of the world. Fluency in business-level English and Arabic is preferred. About this position Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, blended with strong analytic and interpersonal skills to provide pre-sales support, product delivery, configuration, implementation and post-implementation support of business critical software data quality, AML / risk and compliance solutions and services to clients in Dubai and other areas of the Middle East. You may be required to travel and support clients locally and in other parts of the world as needed. Prior software implementation experience are desired and a willingness to travel 10-50% within and outside the UAE. Location & Work Environment: remote/hybrid openings are available in Dubai, UAE What you will be doing: Our Professional Services / Technical Consultants are multi-faceted individuals who have strong technical expertise and understanding of data, databases. You will be highly analytic, with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and a proven collaborator who works easily across other departments and geographies. Each day brings opportunities as you: - Execute all facets of the software and services delivery life cycle from pre-sales support through product configuration, testing, training, integration, and implementation - Collaborate with sales, account management and other internal teams to understand prospective and existing client needs - Assist with development of product justifications such as use case projects and proof of concepts (POCs) - Consult with clients; analyze and develop understanding of their data and product / customization needs - Implement Innovative’s technology in various environments; on-site, remotely (SaaS) or hybrid - Utilize software application programming and tools to integrate Innovative’s solutions within client’s resident systems and processes - Configure and when needed, customize Innovative’s software to align the with client needs - Provide consulting and client training, on-site or remotely - Use batch processes to integrate Innovative’s products into client processes - Perform testing to ensure product implementation meets or exceeds performance and quality standards - Provide client support until post-implementation hand-off to Innovative’s support (Customer Success) team What skills and experience do I need? - 3 - 5+ years of experience performing technical implementations and integrations - Undergraduate or higher level degree in computer or software engineering, computer or information science, mathematics or related degree or experience - Experience with C, Java, .Net, or other related languages - Database expertise, particularly in creating SQL queries - Highly motivated self-starter with strong commitment to follow-through - Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate technical concepts - Ability to understand, articulate, and define solutions that meet the client’s needs - Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills - Native-level Arabic and English language skills (spoken and written) - Ability to obtain and maintain proper travel documents including visas - Ability and willingness to travel as required domestic and international. It’s a plus if you have: - Prior client-facing technical consultancy experience with software data management, data quality, master data management, and / or risk / compliance solutions - Knowledge or experience in the risk / compliance domain, Anti Money Laundering regulations, solutions or software - Prior experience in banking or financial services - Experience with SWIFT, SEPA and UK payment schemes - ACAMS certification - Additional language skills About us: Innovative Systems is one of the world’s most trusted providers of best-of-breed data quality and compliance solutions. Our data quality solutions cleanse and link data to identify meaningful connections for a centralized-view of customers and do so as a standalone solution or in conjunction with our risk / compliance solutions. FinScan®, one of our most recognized products, is used by our clients in over 60 countries to identify potential mo

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